Obituaries
Evelyn Staley Anderson
September 14, 2025
It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we share that our mother Evelyn S. (Martin) Anderson (89) of Oakland, NJ, formerly of Long Beach Island, NJ and Punta Gorda, FL passed away on September 14, 2025. Evelyn faced a long and arduous journey with NPH Dementia. She is now peacefully at rest and reunited with her husband...
William A. Tintle
September 13, 2025
William A. Tintle, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and community servant, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on September 13, 2025. Born on May 13, 1955, in Paterson, NJ, Bill's life was marked by dedication to his family and service to his community.
As a former co-owner of Tintle Bros. Roofing and the Head of Maintenance for...
Gerda M Edelstein
September 10, 2025
Gerda M. Edelstein, 85, formerly of New Providence N.J., and recently of West Milford N.J., died peacefully on September 10, 2025, with her family by her side at Chilton Hospital in Pompton Plains, N.J.
Gerda was predeceased by both of her parents, and her siblings Wolfgang and Horst, her son, Thomas (2012), and her husband, Jack (2020). She leaves behind her...
Fred W. Laaninen
September 7, 2025
Frederick William Laaninen, 70, of West Milford, NJ, passed away on September 7, 2025. He was born on September 2, 1955, in Paramus, New Jersey, to the late John and Goldie Laaninen.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Catherine (Kit) Laaninen; his children, Rachel Oostdyk, Brian Laaninen, and Melissa Dorfman and her husband Greg; and his beloved grandchildren, Bella, Chandon,...
John Joseph Lumley
September 5, 2025
With heavy hearts we share the passing of our beloved John Joseph “Jack” Lumley. Jack passed away on Friday September 5 th, 2025 with his loving wife by his side at the age of 65.
Jack was born on May 12th ,1960 in Haskell, NJ to Eleanor (Coleman) and the late John Lumley.
Jack is survived and missed by his loving wife...
Carol L. Hazekamp
September 4, 2025
Carol Lynn (Brown) Hazekamp, 70, of Sparta, NJ passed away on September 4th, 2025. Born to Madeline (Monson) and Donald M. Brown Jr., she grew up in Bloomingdale, NJ and graduated from Butler High School in 1973.
She married her high school sweetheart and love of her life in 1979. She worked at TRW for 10 years, was a member of...
William Paul Dunlap
August 24, 2025
William “Bill” P. Dunlap age 71 of Butler passed away peacefully on August 24, 2025, with his loving wife and friends by his side. Bill was born on April 21, 1954, in Dumont NJ. He grew up in Pompton Plains and then in 1972 the family moved to Terrace Lake in Butler.
He worked at Sunset Valley Golf Course and then...
Robin L Prusin
August 23, 2025
Robin “Robbie” Prusin
Born in Chicago, Robbie moved to New Jersey as a young girl and found her happy place at the Jersey Shore, where she loved nothing more than spending the day in the sun. Later in life, she and her partner Jimmy looked forward to their yearly trips to Aruba — their little slice of paradise together.
Robbie was the...
James H DeGraw
August 23, 2025
James DeGraw, age 77, of Bloomingdale, NJ born August 17, 1948, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025, with his family and friends by his side. James was born in Butler to his late parents Howard DeGraw and Ella (Meyers) DeGraw before moving to Bloomindale.
James is survived by his loving sister Karen (DeGraw) Cwalinski and her husband Edward Cwalinski Sr,...
Patricia Ann Grosso
August 22, 2025
Patricia Ann Grosso, 70, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2025. Patricia was born on December 2, 1954. She spent many wonderful years with her devoted husband, Michael Grosso, and together they built a family filled with love and laughter.
Patricia dedicated part of her life to teaching, shaping the lives of countless students...
William A. Lowndes
August 18, 2025
It is with great love and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of William (Bill) A. Lowndes, born July 18, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois and moved to Queens, NY where he grew up and then moved to the fabulous community of Butler, NJ to raise his family. He passed away peacefully with lots of recent visits by family and...
Henry Richard Mohl
August 18, 2025
Henry Richard Mohl, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 31, 1932, in Jersey City, NJ, Henry lived a life rich in love and creativity, leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished forever.
After dedicating several years of his career to DuPont in Pompton Lakes,...
Linda Marie Brubaker
August 16, 2025
Linda Marie Brubaker, 78, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025. She was born on March 18, 1947, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late William and Connie Poole.
After graduating from Bay Ridge High School in Brooklyn, Linda moved with her family to Northern New Jersey, where she lived for many years before relocating to...
Myron Bakun
August 15, 2025
Myron Bakun, 80, of Kinnelon, New Jersey, passed away on August 15, 2025, at his daughter’s home in Mendham, after 16 relentless years fighting and thriving despite various cancers (including pancreatic, liver, lymphoma, bone marrow, and melanoma).
During those 16 years, he refused to let these diseases keep him down—he continued to live with courage and determination, doing the things he...
Fr. Ignatius Smith, OFM
August 14, 2025
Loudonville, NY-Fr. Ignatius Smith, OFM, 94, passed away on Aug. 14, 2025, at Teresian House in Albany, NY. During his 74 years as a friar, Fr. Ignatius was an avid gardener, an international missionary for 10 years and served in the U.S. Navy chaplain corps for 23 years.
There will be a Viewing and Prayer Service at the Friary Chapel at...
Betty L Barrett
August 14, 2025
Betty L. Barrett, born on May 16, 1946, of Bloomingdale, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025, in Pompton Plains, New Jersey, surrounded by her loving family. Betty was a remarkable individual whose professional career spanned many years as the office manager and owner of John H. Barrett Plumbing, Inc. in Bloomingdale, NJ. Her commitment to her work...
Michael John Mathis
August 8, 2025
Michael J. Mathis, “Mike,” passed away after a short but courageous battle with cancer on August 8, 2025, at the age of 71. Born on December 19, 1953, in Jersey City, New Jersey, Mike lived a life marked by hard work, humor, and unwavering love.
A skilled electrician by trade, Mike dedicated his career to his craft, known for his precision,...
Robert A. White
August 6, 2025
Robert A. White, known affectionately as Bobby, passed away on August 6, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on July 5, 1938, in Paterson, NJ, Bobby was a lifelong resident of Butler, where he dedicated 47 years of his life as a machinist at Marotta Scientific, earning a reputation as a skilled craftsman who took great pride in his...
Lorna S Meier
August 5, 2025
Lorna S. Meier, 82 of Shiloh, GA died Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Warm Springs Nursing Home in Warm Springs, GA.
Mrs. Meier was born December 13, 1942, in Edison, GA the daughter of Vaughn Woodson “Woody” Snipes and Virginia Ella Dawson Snipes. She was a former teacher, owned and operated Collections Consignment Shop in Manchester, GA. Mrs. Meier was also...
Jack Walter Pellington
August 1, 2025
Jack Walter Pellington, age 79, of Kinnelon, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Morristown Memorial Hospital. Born on October 13, 1945, Jack was the beloved son of the late Robert Stokem and the late Lillian Murial (Courter) Pellington. He spent his early years forming the values and strength of character that would come to define his life. Jack...
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